Groundhog Day 2013

February 3, 2013 9:02 AM

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Groundhog Club Co-handler Ron Ploucha holds the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, after the club said Phil did not see his shadow and there will be an early spring during the Groundhog Day ceremony, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) less

Groundhog Club Co-handler Ron Ploucha holds the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, after the club said Phil did not see his shadow and there will be an early spring during the Groundhog Day ... more

Groundhog Club Co-handler Ron Ploucha holds the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, after the club said Phil did not see his shadow and there will be an early spring on Groundhog Day, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) less

Groundhog Club Co-handler Ron Ploucha holds the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, after the club said Phil did not see his shadow and there will be an early spring on Groundhog Day, Saturday, ... more

Groundhog Club Co-handler John Griffiths holds the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, after he was taken from the stump before the club said Phil did not see his shadow and there will be an early spring on Groundhog Day, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) less

Groundhog Club Co-handler John Griffiths holds the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, after he was taken from the stump before the club said Phil did not see his shadow and there will be an early ... more

Photo: Keith Srakocic

Groundhog Club Co-handler John Griffiths holds the weather... Photo-4129894.56182 - Times Union

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Groundhog Club Co-handler John Griffiths holds the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, as he is surrounded by photographers after the club said Phil did not see his shadow and there will be an early spring on Groundhog Day, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) less

Groundhog Club Co-handler John Griffiths holds the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, as he is surrounded by photographers after the club said Phil did not see his shadow and there will be an ... more

Photo: Keith Srakocic

Groundhog Club Co-handler John Griffiths holds the weather... Photo-4129895.56182 - Times Union

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Groundhog Club Co-handler John Griffiths, left, holds the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, after he was taken from the stump before the club said Phil did not see his shadow and there will be an early spring on Groundhog Day, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Punxsutawney, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) less

Groundhog Club Co-handler John Griffiths, left, holds the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, after he was taken from the stump before the club said Phil did not see his shadow and there will be ... more

Photo: Keith Srakocic

Groundhog Club Co-handler John Griffiths, left, holds the weather... Photo-4129897.56182 - Times Union

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Groundhog Club Co-handler John Griffiths, left, holds the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, after he was taken from the stump before the club said Phil did not see his shadow and there will be an early spring on Groundhog Day, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Punxsutawney, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) less

Groundhog Club Co-handler John Griffiths, left, holds the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, after he was taken from the stump before the club said Phil did not see his shadow and there will be ... more

Photo: Keith Srakocic

Groundhog Club Co-handler John Griffiths, left, holds the weather... Photo-4129898.56182 - Times Union

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The Groundhog Club Inner circle, wearing top hats, is led through the crowd by Pennsylvania State Troopers for the annual Groundhog Day ceremony at Gobblers Knob where the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, is said to make his seasonal prediction Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Punxsutawney, Pa. The club said Phil did not see his shadow and there will be an early spring. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) less

The Groundhog Club Inner circle, wearing top hats, is led through the crowd by Pennsylvania State Troopers for the annual Groundhog Day ceremony at Gobblers Knob where the weather predicting groundhog, ... more

Photo: Keith Srakocic

The Groundhog Club Inner circle, wearing top hats, is led through... Photo-4129899.56182 - Times Union

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Revelers crowd the hill at Gobblers Knob waiting for the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, to make his seasonal prediction during the Groundhog Day ceremony Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Punxsutawney, Pa. The Groundhog Club said Phil did not see his shadow and there will be an early spring. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) less

Revelers crowd the hill at Gobblers Knob waiting for the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, to make his seasonal prediction during the Groundhog Day ceremony Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in ... more

Photo: Keith Srakocic

Revelers crowd the hill at Gobblers Knob waiting for the weather... Photo-4129900.56182 - Times Union

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Revelers crowd the hill at Gobblers Knob waiting for the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, to make his seasonal prediction Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Punxsutawney, Pa. The Groundhog Club said Phil did not see his shadow and there will be an early spring. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) less

Revelers crowd the hill at Gobblers Knob waiting for the weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, to make his seasonal prediction Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Punxsutawney, Pa. The Groundhog Club said ... more

Photo: Keith Srakocic

Revelers crowd the hill at Gobblers Knob waiting for the weather... Photo-4129902.56182 - Times Union

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In this Feb. 2, 2013 photo provided by the Staten Island Zoo, resident groundhog Staten Island Chuck peeks out of his cottage before emerging at the Staten Island Zoo in New York. Chuck wasnt frightened back into his home by shadow which traditionally means that spring is on its way. (AP Photo/Staten Island Zoo, Katherine Zarr) less

In this Feb. 2, 2013 photo provided by the Staten Island Zoo, resident groundhog Staten Island Chuck peeks out of his cottage before emerging at the Staten Island Zoo in New York. Chuck wasnt frightened ... more

Photo: Katherine Zarr

In this Feb. 2, 2013 photo provided by the Staten Island Zoo,... Photo-4127134.56182 - Times Union

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In this Feb. 2, 2013 photo provided by the Staten Island Zoo, New York City Council President Christine Quinn, left, wears heavy gloves to touch Staten Island Phil, a groundhog who lives at the Staten Island Zoo in New York. Chuck emerged from his cottage on Groundhog Day without being scared back inside by seeing his shadow, which traditionally means that spring is on its way. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Staten Island Zoo, Katherine Zarr) less

In this Feb. 2, 2013 photo provided by the Staten Island Zoo, New York City Council President Christine Quinn, left, wears heavy gloves to touch Staten Island Phil, a groundhog who lives at the Staten ... more

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Punxsutawney Phil climbs on the shoulder of groundhog co-handler John Griffiths (R) after Phil did not see his shadow and predicting an early spring during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler's Knob on February 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The Punxsutawney 'Inner Circle' claimed that there were about 35,000 people gathered at the event to watch Phil's annual forecast. less

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Punxsutawney Phil climbs on the shoulder of groundhog co-handler John Griffiths (R) after Phil did not see his shadow and predicting an early spring during the 127th Groundhog ... more

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil climbs on the top hat of his handler after Phil did not see his shadow and predicting an early spring during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler's Knob on February 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The Punxsutawney 'Inner Circle' claimed that there were about 35,000 people gathered at the event to watch Phil's annual forecast. less

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil climbs on the top hat of his handler after Phil did not see his shadow and predicting an early spring during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at ... more

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Punxsutawney Phil climbs on the shoulder of groundhog co-handler John Griffiths after Phil didn't see his shadow and predicting an early spring during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler's Knob on February 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The Punxsutawney 'Inner Circle' claimed that there were about 35,000 people gathered at the event to watch Phil's annual forecast. less

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Punxsutawney Phil climbs on the shoulder of groundhog co-handler John Griffiths after Phil didn't see his shadow and predicting an early spring during the 127th Groundhog Day ... more

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Groundhog co-handler John Griffiths holds Punxsutawney Phil after Phil did not see his shadow and predicting an early spring during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler's Knob on February 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The Punxsutawney 'Inner Circle' claimed that there were about 35,000 people gathered at the event to watch Phil's annual forecast. less

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Groundhog co-handler John Griffiths holds Punxsutawney Phil after Phil did not see his shadow and predicting an early spring during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at ... more

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Groundhog co-handler John Griffiths holds up Punxsutawney Phil after Phil didn't see his shadow and predicting an early spring during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler's Knob on February 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The Punxsutawney 'Inner Circle' claimed that there were about 35,000 people gathered at the event to watch Phil's annual forecast. less

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Groundhog co-handler John Griffiths holds up Punxsutawney Phil after Phil didn't see his shadow and predicting an early spring during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at ... more

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Fireworks are seen during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler's Knob on February 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The Punxsutawney 'Inner Circle' claimed that there were about 35,000 people gathered at the event to watch Phil's annual forecast. less

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Fireworks are seen during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler's Knob on February 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The Punxsutawney 'Inner Circle' claimed that ... more

Photo: Alex Wong, Getty Images

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Fireworks are seen during the... Photo-4130754.56182 - Times Union

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PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: A man waits for the Punxsutawney Phil to come out from his winter den during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler's Knob on February 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The Punxsutawney 'Inner Circle' claimed that there were about 35,000 people gathered at the event to watch Phil's annual forecast. less

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: A man waits for the Punxsutawney Phil to come out from his winter den during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler's Knob on February 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, ... more

Photo: Alex Wong, Getty Images

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: A man waits for the Punxsutawney... Photo-4130755.56182 - Times Union

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PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: A crowd waits for the Punxsutawney Phil to come out from his winter den during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler's Knob on February 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The Punxsutawney 'Inner Circle' claimed that there were about 35,000 people gathered at the event to watch Phil's annual forecast. less

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: A crowd waits for the Punxsutawney Phil to come out from his winter den during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler's Knob on February 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, ... more

Photo: Alex Wong, Getty Images

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: A crowd waits for the Punxsutawney... Photo-4130756.56182 - Times Union

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PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: A crowd surround a fire to keep themselves warm during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler?s Knob on February 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Thousands of people gathered at the event to watch Phil's annual forecast. less

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: A crowd surround a fire to keep themselves warm during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler?s Knob on February 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Thousands of ... more

Photo: Alex Wong, Getty Images

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: A crowd surround a fire to keep... Photo-4130763.56182 - Times Union

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PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Pam Markin of Dallas, Texas, waits for Punxsutawney Phil to come out from his winter den during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler's Knob on February 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Thousands of people gathered at the event to watch Punxsutawney Phil's annual forecast. less

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Pam Markin of Dallas, Texas, waits for Punxsutawney Phil to come out from his winter den during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler's Knob on February 2, 2013 in ... more

Marion, Ohio's weather-forecasting groundhog Buckeye Chuck, makes an appearance at his home at WMRN Radio, during the Groundhog Day celebration on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Buckeye Chuck predicted an early spring this morning. (AP Photo/The Marion Star, Bill Sinden ) NO SALES less

Marion, Ohio's weather-forecasting groundhog Buckeye Chuck, makes an appearance at his home at WMRN Radio, during the Groundhog Day celebration on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Buckeye Chuck predicted an early ... more

Nathan Schwartz, Minersville, Pa., sits on the shoulders of his father Jerry Schwartz for a better view in below freezing temperatures after Pine Grove Grundsau Lodge No. 5's stuffed Groundhog Grover and his bride Sweet Arrow Sue predicted six more weeks of winter during the annual Groundhog Day Celebration in Pine Grove, Pa., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. At left is Gerry Schwartz, Pine Grove, Pa. less

Nathan Schwartz, Minersville, Pa., sits on the shoulders of his father Jerry Schwartz for a better view in below freezing temperatures after Pine Grove Grundsau Lodge No. 5's stuffed Groundhog Grover and his ... more

Two unidentified people shelter themselves from the below freezing temperatures after Pine Grove Grundsau Lodge No. 5's stuffed Groundhog Grover and his bride Sweet Arrow Sue predicted six more weeks of winter during the annual Groundhog Day Celebration in Pine Grove, Pa., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. less

Two unidentified people shelter themselves from the below freezing temperatures after Pine Grove Grundsau Lodge No. 5's stuffed Groundhog Grover and his bride Sweet Arrow Sue predicted six more weeks of winter ... more

Photo: Jacqueline Dormer, AP

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Garner Mayor Ronnie Williams "listens" as resident groundhog, Mortimer, "whispers" his prediction for either six more weeks of winter or an early spring in front of a large crowd, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Garner, N.C. less

Garner Mayor Ronnie Williams "listens" as resident groundhog, Mortimer, "whispers" his prediction for either six more weeks of winter or an early spring in front of a large crowd, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in ... more

Gen. Beauregard Lee the groundhog shows himself at sunrise on Groundhog Day at the Yellow River Game Ranch in Lilburn, Ga. on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. His shadow was seen and according to this folklore tradition the annual weather prediction is six more weeks of winter. less

Gen. Beauregard Lee the groundhog shows himself at sunrise on Groundhog Day at the Yellow River Game Ranch in Lilburn, Ga. on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. His shadow was seen and according to this folklore tradition ... more